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Colombia’s Petro sows doubt on election showing his favored successor heading to runoff against pro-Trump rival

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Colombia’s outgoing president on Sunday sowed doubt on his country’s elections, which showed his preferred candidate, Iván Cepeda, headed to a runoff next month against right-wing opponent Abelardo de la Espriella. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Neither candidate earned more than 50% of the vote … Read more

Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats

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Washington — The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday tossed out a congressional redistricting referendum passed by Virginia voters last month, striking a blow to Democrats hoping to gain a more favorable map and increase their number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The decision overturns voters’ approval of a new congressional map that would … Read more

FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr.

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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities. The meeting announcement Wednesday follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert … Read more

New device could detect explosive favored by terrorists

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In the raid on the Brussels suspects’ apartment, police found a homemade explosive called TATP. Terrorists like it because it’s made with household chemicals, like nail polish remover, ingredients that don’t raise suspicion when they’re purchased. Now, American researchers have a new device to detect it. Dr. Jimmie Oxley is the director of the University … Read more